Saturday, February 4, 2017

L.L. Bean Small Boat and Totes

Small Boat and Totes

The L.L.Bean Boat and Tote in size Small is arguably an ideal size for a summer pocketbook. Unfortunately it is now only offered in the "year round" colors, not the "seasonal" shades of pinks and blues and greens that are still available in the Medium and Large.

10 comments:

Your last line is especially accurate. Do you remember the last time LL Bean offered an oxford offered without the formaldehyde "non-iron" cotton? Plus, their Portuguese fabric flannels are not what they used to be. Their credit card has become quite dusty since a year or two and I see no reason to take it out of my drawer again.

"Never assume successful products will continued to be offered in their current form." AMEN!!!!!!!!!! How I hate being at the mercy of other people who get to decide what colors are trending, for example. Say I want something in a simple deep red, I may have to wait 3 or 4 years before the manufacturers see fit to resurrect that color. Buy things when they are offered 'cause you may never see them again!

I've stopped using canvas tote bags like the LL bean bag in favor of Sailorbags, made from dacron sailcloth. Perhaps not as fashionable, but very durable, with a lifetime warranty. https://www.sailorbags.com

We ordered a large zippered bag with green handles for our dog with his name embroidered on it. Everyone who sees it loves it, and he's very pleased with it as well. Handles all his gear for our boating excursions and miscellaneous travel. Great quality and sturdy. Bear approves paws down! --Holly in PA